Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
English as a Second Language (ESL) All non-native speakers of English will be able to count 12 credits of ESL instruction from ENGL 151, 152, 161, and 171 toward graduation. For students pursuing the B.A. degree, the 12 credits of ESL will satisfy the foreign language requirement. For students pursuing the B.S. degree, 4 credits will satisfy the foreign language requirement and an additional 8 credits can be counted as electives. ENGL 151
MATH 106 Calculus II MATH 205 Calculus III
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 4.
MATH 335 Ordinary Differential Equations
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Engineering Data Analysis and Presentation
PHSC 121 PHSC 124 PHSC 132 PHSC 134 PHSC 233
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat General Physics I Laboratory General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism General Physics II Laboratory General Physics III: Waves, Optics and Modern Physics Computer Techniques in Science and Engineering Circuits and Instrumentation I
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1.
English for the Non-Native Speaker: Foundations of Academic Writing English for the Non-Native Speaker: Oral Skills English for the Non-Native Speaker: Essay and Academic Writing English for the Non-Native Speaker: Writing Workshop
Credit(s): 4.
Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 152
Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 237 PHSC 234
Credit(s): 1.
ENGL 161
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 4.
ENGL 171
PHSC 311
Credit(s): 3. See course descriptions for the English Language Studies Program, under International Student Education. GPA Requirements A minimum grade of “C” is required for credit for any course counted toward the major. Students must complete with at least a “B-” (2.67) average on all 200-level courses required for General Education Literature credit for the English core: at least two English Literature surveys (ENGL 251, 252, 253), two American Literature surveys (281, 282, 283), and World Literature (290). General Education Requirements As part of the regular general education requirement, students must complete: ENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 290 World Literature Credit(s): 3. Core Requirements (24 Credits) In addition to the three English courses taken for general education credit, all students of English must complete 24 credits in required core courses. Choose two of the following: ENGL 251 British Literature I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 252 British Literature II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 253 British Literature III Credit(s): 3. Choose two of the following: ENGL 281 American Literature I Credit(s): 3. ENGL 282 American Literature II Credit(s): 3. ENGL 283 Race and Ethnicity in American Literature Credit(s): 3. The following courses comprise the rest of the English core: ENGL 360 Studies in American Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 370 Studies in British Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 390 Introduction to Critical Theory Credit(s): 3. ENGL 400 Studies in Shakespeare Credit(s): 3. Concentrations Literature For those wishing to focus on the study of literature, the Literature track requires at least 12 credits in upper-division English courses in addition to the English core requirements.
Credit(s): 3.
PHSC 321 Credit(s): 5. Additional courses may be required by specific engineering programs and include: CHEM 106 General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4. MATH 291 Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3. PHSC 313 Statics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 314 Mechanics of Materials Credit(s): 3. PHSC 316 Dynamics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 318 Classical Mechanics Credit(s): 3. PHSC 352 Fundamentals of Materials Science Credit(s): 3. PHSC 322 Circuits and Instrumentation II Credit(s): 3. English, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in English, students will be able to: 1. Illustrate intellectual curiosity and devise strategies for independent inquiry (ULO 1). 2. Display the variety of ways in which the Christian faith is in dialogue with literary and rhetorical texts (ULO 2). 3. Analyze texts from historical, cultural, religious, and/or theoretical perspectives (ULO 1). 4. Construct clear and persuasive arguments using textual evidence (ULO 3). 5. Recognize the aesthetic and formal qualities of literary and rhetorical texts (ULO 1). 6. Practice the craft of writing in a variety of genres appropriate to audience (ULO 3). Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in English is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate with an English major in one of three concentrations: Literature, Writing, or Secondary Instruction. Thirty- six credits are required, of which 24 credits must be upper-division in the major. International Students All students requesting transfer of credits from countries where English is not the primary language must provide the following to be assessed by the English Department prior to approval of credits: sample writings, a course description from the University’s catalog, a syllabus of the course, writings from the course and transcript. Final decision will be made by the department chair.
Elective Requirements Choose two 300/400-level English electives (6 credits). Choose two 400-level English electives (6 credits).
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